- The collaboration between the EPA and GREENLIFE aims to target methane emissions at their source to reduce their release.
- Reducing methane emissions is critical in addressing climate change and its associated impacts.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has joined forces with GREENLIFE West Africa, a regional non-governmental organisation, in an initiative to combat methane gas emissions, a significant contributor to global warming. The project named “Liberia: Deliver National Methane Roadmap” was officially launched on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Monrovia to reduce methane emissions and promote sustainable environmental practices in Liberia.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is approximately 28 times more effective at trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere than carbon dioxide over 100 years. It is released into the atmosphere from various sources, including agriculture, waste, and energy production. Reducing methane emissions is critical in addressing climate change and its associated impacts. The collaboration between the EPA and GREENLIFE West Africa aims to target methane emissions at their source. They will also work with government agencies, communities, and private companies from various sectors to implement strategies to reduce their release.
The Chief Technical Advisor to the Executive Director of EPA, Prof. Benjamin Karmorh Jr., expressed enthusiasm for the effort to reduce methane emissions in Liberia. “As you may know, Methane is a major contributor to climate change, and this collaboration with GREENLIFE West Africa is a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce methane emissions and protect our environment”, he added.